article thumbnail

Another HBCU on Track for Reaccreditation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

If the school is able to regain accreditation, as those involved believe will happen soon, students will be able to access federal financial aid funding and state funding opportunities, including the Tennessee Student Assistance Award , which offers repayment-free financial aid to students from low-income backgrounds. “KC

article thumbnail

Disparities of African American Men and Obtaining a College Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It is evident that the low African American male student graduation rates at a predominantly Black institution in the northeastern United States continue to be a concern for higher education administrators. There are serious inequities among students who graduate from colleges. Not dropout rates.

Education 290
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Congress considers family farm and small business FAFSA exemption

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Higher education administrators say a change in the federal student aid formula could mean lower levels of financial aid for children whose parents run family farms or small businesses, and they want Congress to take action. million in 2021,” the commission’s report states.

article thumbnail

Fee Management System: 10 Important Advantages for Higher Education Leaders

Creatrix Campus

A Fee Schedule That Can Be Adjusted to Your Needs Institutions of higher ed frequently have intricate and varied fee schedules that suit different cohorts. This versatility guarantees correct and effective fulfillment of all financial requirements for everyone in the row.

article thumbnail

President’s corner: Why Ed Feasel values cultivating global citizens at Soka University

University Business

” Feasel’s experience as a higher education administrator is deeply rooted in SUA’s mission to develop global citizens. ” SUA can attribute some of its success in attracting such a robust student body to its general financial aid package that extends to all of its students.

Alumni 52
article thumbnail

Student Loans, Basic Needs and the Public Good

Confessions of a Community College Dean

I started my career in higher ed in a financial aid office overseeing loans—distribution and collection. There is so much more to dig into here, especially around loan consolidation (higher interest rates) and loans put into collection and I would welcome a conversation with readers on these topics. Basic Needs.

Food 43
article thumbnail

Planning to Meet Your School’s Student and Operational Needs

Higher Ed Connects: Student Success Blogs

Two higher education administrators and an academic consulting firm shared their visions on tailoring their programs to meet student and operational needs: Massachusetts Institute of Technology , Cambridge, Massachusetts. As it turns out, some colleges are already changing their programs.